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1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a set of instructions executable by a processor, the set of instructions being operable to: receive patient physiological data; receive an indication indicating whether a medical professional is present in a patient's room; display, on a display of a patient monitoring device, a first display mode, if a medical professional is present in the patient's room, the first display mode including the patient physiological data; display, on the display of the patient monitoring device, a second display mode, if a medical professional is not present in the patient's room, the second display mode being adapted for viewing by lay viewers, wherein the second display mode includes one of a simplified version of patient physiological data, an educational display about a patient's condition, a list of care providers, a calendar, and a photograph; generate an alert in response to the patient physiological data; categorize the alert as a high-level alert or a low-level alert based on the patient physiological data; generate an alarm in the patient's room and at a remote monitoring location, if the alert is a high-level alert; and generate an alarm at the remote monitoring location and not in the patient's room, if the alert is a low-level alert.
A patient monitoring system uses a computer program to switch between two display modes. The program receives patient vital signs (physiological data) and detects if a medical professional is in the room. If a medical professional is present, the display shows detailed patient data. If not, the display shows a simpler view suitable for non-medical people, which includes simplified vital signs, educational information about the patient's condition, a list of caregivers, a calendar, or a photo. The system generates alerts based on vital signs, classifying them as high or low priority. High-priority alerts trigger alarms both in the room and remotely. Low-priority alerts only trigger a remote alarm.
2. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein receiving the indication comprises one of detecting a badge worn by a medical professional and receiving an input from a medical professional.
In the patient monitoring system described in Claim 1, the system determines if a medical professional is present by either detecting a special ID badge worn by the professional or by receiving manual confirmation from a medical professional (e.g., by entering a code). This information is used to switch between the detailed and simplified display modes.
3. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 2 , receiving the indication comprises detecting a badge worn by a medical professional, and wherein the badge uses one of active technology and passive technology.
In the patient monitoring system described in Claim 2, the system detects the presence of a medical professional by reading their ID badge. The badge uses either active technology (e.g., transmitting a signal) or passive technology (e.g., RFID tag) to communicate the medical professional's presence to the monitoring device. This triggers the display of detailed patient data.
4. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the patient physiological data includes one of an ECG, a respiratory rate, a heart rate, an oxygen saturation, and a blood pressure.
In the patient monitoring system described in Claim 1, the patient physiological data includes one or more of the following: electrocardiogram (ECG), respiratory rate, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure. These vital signs are used to determine both the display mode and generate alerts.
5. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the set of instructions is further operable to: transmit the patient physiological data to a remote monitoring station.
In the patient monitoring system described in Claim 1, the system also transmits the patient's vital signs (physiological data) to a remote monitoring station. This allows medical staff to monitor patients from a central location in addition to the display at the patient's bedside.
6. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the second display mode includes a plurality of the simplified version of the patient physiological data, the educational display about a patient's condition, the list of care providers, the calendar, and the photograph, and wherein the set of instructions is further operable to: receive a selection of one of one of the simplified version of the patient physiological data, the educational display about a patient's condition, the list of care providers, the calendar, and the photograph; and display the selected one of the simplified version of the patient physiological data, the educational display about a patient's condition, the list of care providers, the calendar, and the photograph.
In the patient monitoring system described in Claim 1, the simplified display mode for non-medical viewers can show a combination of simplified vital signs, educational information about the patient's condition, a list of caregivers, a calendar, and a photograph. Users can select which of these elements they want to see on the display. The system then shows only the selected information.
7. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 6 , wherein the selection is received from a remote control that is further operable to control a television.
In the patient monitoring system described in Claim 6, the user's selection of what to display (simplified vital signs, education, caregivers, calendar, photo) is made using a remote control. This remote control can also be used to control the television in the patient's room.
8. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein when the second display mode is displayed, the display is darkened at night.
In the patient monitoring system described in Claim 1, when the simplified display mode for non-medical viewers is active, the screen automatically dims or darkens at night to reduce light pollution and improve the patient's sleep environment.
9. A device, comprising: a sensor detecting patient physiological data; a detection element detecting whether a medical professional is present in a patient's room; and a display; wherein, if a medical professional is present in the patient's room, the display displays a first display mode, the first display mode including the patient physiological data, and wherein, if a medical professional is not present in the patient's room, the display displays a second display mode, the second display mode being adapted for viewing by lay viewers, wherein the second display mode includes one of a simplified version of patient physiological data, an educational display about a patient's condition, a list of care providers, a calendar, and a photograph; a processor configured to generate an alert in response to the patient physiological data, categorize the alert as a high-level alert or a low-level alert based on the patient physiological data, generate an alarm in the patient's room and at a remote monitoring location, when the alert is a high-level alert and generate an alarm at the remote monitoring location and not in the patient's room, when the alert is a low-level alert.
A patient monitoring device has a sensor to measure patient vital signs (physiological data), a detector to determine if a medical professional is in the room, and a display screen. If a medical professional is present, the display shows detailed patient data. If not, the display shows a simpler view suitable for non-medical people, which includes simplified vital signs, educational information about the patient's condition, a list of caregivers, a calendar, or a photograph. The device also has a processor that generates alerts based on the patient's vital signs, classifying them as high or low priority. High-priority alerts trigger alarms both in the room and remotely. Low-priority alerts only trigger a remote alarm.
10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the detection element detects whether a medical professional is present in the patient's room by one of: detecting a badge worn by a medical professional, and receiving input from a medical professional.
In the patient monitoring device described in Claim 9, the system determines if a medical professional is present by either detecting a special ID badge worn by the professional or by receiving manual confirmation from a medical professional (e.g., by entering a code). This information is used to switch between the detailed and simplified display modes.
11. The device of claim 10 , wherein the detection element detects whether a medical professional is present in the patient's room by detecting a badge worn by a medical professional, and wherein the badge uses one of active technology and passive technology.
In the patient monitoring device described in Claim 10, the system detects the presence of a medical professional by reading their ID badge. The badge uses either active technology (e.g., transmitting a signal) or passive technology (e.g., RFID tag) to communicate the medical professional's presence to the monitoring device. This triggers the display of detailed patient data.
12. The device of claim 9 , wherein the patient physiological data includes one of an ECG, a respiratory rate, a heart rate, an oxygen saturation, and a blood pressure.
In the patient monitoring device described in Claim 9, the patient physiological data includes one or more of the following: electrocardiogram (ECG), respiratory rate, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure. These vital signs are used to determine both the display mode and generate alerts.
13. The device of claim 9 , further comprising: A data interface transmitting the patient physiological data to a remote monitoring station.
In the patient monitoring device described in Claim 9, the device also includes a data interface to transmit the patient's vital signs (physiological data) to a remote monitoring station. This allows medical staff to monitor patients from a central location in addition to the display at the patient's bedside.
14. The device of claim 9 , wherein the second display mode includes a plurality of the simplified version of the patient physiological data, the educational display about a patient's condition, the list of care providers, the calendar, and the photograph, and wherein the system receives a selection of one of one of the simplified version of the patient physiological data, the educational display about a patient's condition, the list of care providers, the calendar, and the photograph, and displays the selected one of the simplified version of the patient physiological data, the educational display about a patient's condition, the list of care providers, the calendar, and the photograph.
In the patient monitoring device described in Claim 9, the simplified display mode for non-medical viewers can show a combination of simplified vital signs, educational information about the patient's condition, a list of caregivers, a calendar, and a photograph. Users can select which of these elements they want to see on the display. The system then shows only the selected information.
15. The device of claim 14 , wherein the selection is received from a remote control that is further operable to control a television.
In the patient monitoring device described in Claim 14, the user's selection of what to display (simplified vital signs, education, caregivers, calendar, photo) is made using a remote control. This remote control can also be used to control the television in the patient's room.
16. The device of claim 9 , wherein when the second display mode is displayed, the display is darkened at night.
In the patient monitoring device described in Claim 9, when the simplified display mode for non-medical viewers is active, the screen automatically dims or darkens at night to reduce light pollution and improve the patient's sleep environment.
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August 29, 2017
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